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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836,715.70, 2,755,073.55 and 996,907.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836,715.70, 2,755,073.55 and 996,907.70 is: 1,495,361.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836,715.70 : 2,755,073.55 = 996,907.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836,715.70/2,755,073.55 = 996,907.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836,715.70x = 2,755,073.55 × 996,907.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836,715.70x = 2,746,554,036,061.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,554,036,061.33/1,836,715.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,361.55

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